John H. Anderson1,2

M, #1692, b. circa 1840
     John H. Anderson was born circa 1840 in GA.3 He was the son of John I. Anderson. John H. Anderson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Pulaski Co., GA, in the household of John I. Anderson.4

John H. Anderson married Louisa Eveline Norwood, daughter of Lorenzo Dow Norwood and Catherine Ann McLaughlin, on 4 Dec 1860.1,2

John H. Anderson and Louisa Eveline were living in Pulaski Co., GA, in 1870.3 John H. Anderson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Pulaski Co., GA, with others in the household: Louisa Eveline Norwood.3 John H. Anderson was selected to serve as a Grand Juror for the October term of Pulaski Superior Court on 23 Mar 1871 in Pulaski Co., GA.5 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Louisa Eveline Norwood.6

Citations

  1. [S326] Lorenzo Dow Norwood & Catherine Ann McLaughlin, Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible . Hereinafter cited as Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible.
  2. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 201. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  3. [S497] US1870.
  4. [S402] US1860.
  5. [S1101] The Hawkinsville Dispatch and News, Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co., GA, October 12, 1871. Hereinafter cited as Hawkinsville Dispatch and News.
  6. [S496] US1880.

Eliza (Elivya) Courtney1,2

F, #1693, d. 2 Apr 1828
     Eliza (Elivya) Courtney married Lorenzo Dow Norwood, son of Zachariah Norwood and Elizabeth DuBose, before 1827.2

Eliza (Elivya) Courtney died on 2 Apr 1828.3

Child of Eliza (Elivya) Courtney and Lorenzo Dow Norwood

Citations

  1. [S265] Kate Norwood Hodges, "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers". This copy received from Lucy Grey. Hereinafter cited as "Norwood-Hodges Family History Papers."
  2. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 178. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  3. [S326] Lorenzo Dow Norwood & Catherine Ann McLaughlin, Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible . Hereinafter cited as Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible.

Cornelius Augustus Norwood

M, #1694, b. 30 Sep 1852, d. 14 Nov 1871
Relationship
Great-granduncle of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Cornelius Augustus Norwood was born on 30 Sep 1852 in GA.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Lorenzo Dow Norwood and Catherine Ann McLaughlin. Cornelius Augustus Norwood was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Lorenzo Dow Norwood.5 Cornelius Augustus Norwood was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Lorenzo Dow Norwood.6

Cornelius Augustus Norwood died on 14 Nov 1871 at age 19.1,7,3,4 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.3,4

Citations

  1. [S326] Lorenzo Dow Norwood & Catherine Ann McLaughlin, Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible . Hereinafter cited as Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible.
  2. [S325] Thomas E. Langley & Lavenia A. Norwood, Thomas E. Langley Family Bible (New York: American Bible Society, 1850); The original can be found at the Mercer University Library, Macon, Bibb Co., GA, US1860 US1870. Hereinafter cited as Thomas E. Langley Family Bible.
  3. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978.
  4. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  5. [S402] US1860.
  6. [S497] US1870.
  7. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 144. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.

James G. Baskin1

M, #1695, b. between 1790 and 1800
     James G. Baskin was born between 1790 and 1800.

James G. Baskin married Sarah <...>.1,2 James G. Baskin was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Houston Co., GA.3 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Houston Co., GA.4

James G. Baskin was living in Houston Co., GA, on 1 Aug 1843, when it was recorded that he performed a marriage.5 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Sarah <...>.2

Child of James G. Baskin and Sarah <...>

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 247. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S414] US1850.
  3. [S657] US1830.
  4. [S285] US1840.
  5. [S675] Jenn Cole (Compiler), Abstracts from Houston Co., GA Marriage Book & Book A (url: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gahousto/).

Sophia Ann Baskin

F, #1696, b. 11 Nov 1823, d. 19 Jul 1905
     Sophia Ann Baskin was born on 11 Nov 1823 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.1 She was the daughter of James G. Baskin and Sarah <...>.

Sophia Ann Baskin married Samuel Doddridge Killen, son of John Killen and Louisa Parrott, on 14 Dec 1843 in Houston Co., GA.1,2 Sophia Ann Baskin was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen. Sophia Ann Baskin was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen. Sophia Ann Baskin was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen.

Sophia Ann Baskin was widowed on 5 Apr 1880.3 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Annie M. <...>4

Sophia Ann Baskin applied for a widow's pension on 15 Mar 1901 in Houston Co., GA, for her husband's service in the CSA, 1st Volunteer Regiment, Georgia. Her application was approved for 1901-1905.5

Sophia Ann Baskin died on 19 Jul 1905 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, at age 81.1 She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.1,6

Children of Sophia Ann Baskin and Samuel Doddridge Killen

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 247. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S675] Jenn Cole (Compiler), Abstracts from Houston Co., GA Marriage Book & Book A (url: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gahousto/).
  3. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978, page 53, P-15.
  4. [S496] US1880.
  5. [S927] Georgia, Confederate Pension Applications, 1879-1960 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com) URL: http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/; Original data: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives.
  6. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cem.

Samuel Doddridge Killen1

M, #1697, b. 16 Feb 1823, d. 5 Apr 1880
     Samuel Doddridge Killen was born on 16 Feb 1823.2 He was the son of John Killen and Louisa Parrott.

Samuel Doddridge Killen married Sophia Ann Baskin, daughter of James G. Baskin and Sarah <...>, on 14 Dec 1843 in Houston Co., GA.1,3 Samuel Doddridge Killen was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Sophia Ann Baskin, John N. Killen and Frances Emily Killen. Samuel was an attorney in 1850 in Houston Co., GA.4 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Sophia Ann Baskin, John N. Killen, Frances Emily Killen, Margaret A. Killen, Mary T. Killen and Dollie Killen.

Samuel Doddridge Killen began military service on 18 Mar 1861 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, in the CSA, Co. C, 1st Volunteer Regiment, Georgia.5,6,7,8 His military service ended on 14 Jun 1865 in Newport News, VA, when he was released after being a POW.7 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Sophia Ann Baskin, Margaret A. Killen and Mary T. Killen.

Samuel Doddridge Killen died on 5 Apr 1880 at age 57.2 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.2

Children of Samuel Doddridge Killen and Sophia Ann Baskin

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 247. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978, page 53, P-15.
  3. [S675] Jenn Cole (Compiler), Abstracts from Houston Co., GA Marriage Book & Book A (url: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gahousto/).
  4. [S414] US1850.
  5. [S927] Georgia, Confederate Pension Applications, 1879-1960 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com) URL: http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/; Original data: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives.
  6. [S756] (Original data: National Archives and Records Administration), Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System (National Park Service (NPS)), M226 roll 34.
  7. [S759] Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers Record (Original data: Historical Data Systems, Compiled. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999).
  8. [S769] Samuel D. Killen, War Record of Samuel D. Killen (n.pub.),
    18 Mar 1861 Enlisted in Co. C, 1st Vol. Reg. Georgia as Sgt. 1st Class
    13 Jul 1861 POW at Cheat River Bridge, VA
    20 Jul 1861 Paroled at Beverly, VA
    18 Mar 1862 Paroled prisoner
    07 Jul 1863 Promoted to Full Capt. with Commission in Co. A, 8th State Guards Reg. Georgia
    04 Feb 1864 Enlisted in 64th Inf. Reg. Georgia as Full Comsy. Sgt.
    15 Feb 1864 Mustered out Co. A, 8th State Guards Reg. Georgia
    06 Apr 1865 POW at Sailor's Creek, VA
    14 Jun 1865 Released at Newport News, VA. Hereinafter cited as War Record of SD Killen.

Frances Emily Killen1

F, #1698, b. 8 Dec 1848, d. 7 May 1939
     Frances Emily Killen was born on 8 Dec 1848 in Houston Co., GA.2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Samuel Doddridge Killen and Sophia Ann Baskin. Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen. Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen.

Frances Emily Killen married William Henry Norwood, son of Lorenzo Dow Norwood and Catherine Ann McLaughlin, on 12 Oct 1865.6,1 Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood. Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood.7 Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood.8 Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood. Frances Emily Killen was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood.

Frances Emily Killen was widowed on 31 Dec 1920 in Houston Co., GA.3,5

Frances Emily Killen applied for a widow's pension on 9 May 1921 in Houston Co., GA, for her husband's service in the CSA, Company C, 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Ramsey's Southern Rights Guards and then the 12th Artillery Battalion. Her widow's application was approved for 1921.2 She was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, in the household of Dwight H. Cooper.9

Frances Emily Killen died on 7 May 1939 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, at age 90; the informant of the death was Annie Norwood.10,11,3,4 Frances Emily Killen was buried on 8 May 1939 in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.10,12,3,4

Children of Frances Emily Killen and William Henry Norwood

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 247. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S927] Georgia, Confederate Pension Applications, 1879-1960 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com) URL: http://content.ancestry.com/iexec/; Original data: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives.
  3. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA, p. 51.
  4. [S264] Lucy M. Gray, "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers". Received copy from Lucy Gray. Hereinafter cited as "Langley-Norwood Family History Papers."
  5. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978, page 93, W-8.
  6. [S326] Lorenzo Dow Norwood & Catherine Ann McLaughlin, Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible . Hereinafter cited as Lorenzo D. Norwood Family Bible.
  7. [S496] US1880.
  8. [S555] US1900.
  9. [S679] US1930.
  10. [S1662] "Georgia, Deaths, 1928-1939," Certificate of Death, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org : accessed 26 Oct 2014), citing Georgia Archives, Morrow, Certificate no. 14172 (70).
  11. [S767] Death Registration from original data: State of Georgia. Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-98. Georgia: Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records (1998), Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, certificate 14172. Hereinafter cited as Georgia Death Index.
  12. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cem.

Minnie Norwood1

F, #1699, b. 12 Sep 1866, d. 29 Jan 1945
Relationship
1st cousin 2 times removed of Beryl Virginia Burns
     Minnie Norwood was born on 12 Sep 1866 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Henry Norwood and Frances Emily Killen. Minnie Norwood was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood. Minnie Norwood was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of William Henry Norwood.5

Minnie Norwood married George B. Wells, son of William C. Wells and Frances Robertson, on 10 Feb 1892 in Houston Co., GA.6,7,8 Minnie Norwood was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, in the household of George B. Wells.9 Minnie Norwood was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.10 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.11 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.12 She was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Perry, Houston Co., GA.13

Minnie Norwood died on 29 Jan 1945 in Houston Co., GA, at age 78.14,3,7,2 She was buried on 30 Jan 1945 in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.2
Minnie Norwood's obituary listed survivors as: brother/s, William H. Norwood, sister/s, Mrs. E. F. Bronson, Mrs. D. H. Cooper, Mrs. G. P. Flanders and Mrs. Arthur Doyle.3

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 246. Was the eldest daughter. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978, page 53, P-15.
  3. [S2107] The Houston Home Journal, Perry, Houston Co., GA, Issue of February 01, 1945, Image 1. Hereinafter cited as The Houston Home Journal.
  4. [S497] US1870.
  5. [S496] US1880.
  6. [S1241] Marriage Books-County Ordinary Court-Georgia Archives, Georgia Marriage Records from Microfilm (Georgia Virtual Vault), Houston County Marriage Book, 1875 - 1898, p. 321.
  7. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA, p. 246.
  8. [S1289] Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA, Issue of 11 Feb 1892, Thu, Page 6. Hereinafter cited as Macon Telegraph.
  9. [S555] US1900.
  10. [S663] US1910.
  11. [S681] US1920.
  12. [S679] US1930.
  13. [S1399] US1940.
  14. [S767] Death Registration from original data: State of Georgia. Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-98. Georgia: Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records (1998), Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, Certificate No. 958. Hereinafter cited as Georgia Death Index.

George B. Wells

M, #1700, b. 8 May 1843, d. 30 Apr 1905
     George B. Wells was born on 8 May 1843 in MO.1,2 He was the son of William C. Wells and Frances Robertson. George B. Wells was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Madison, Dane Co., WI, in the household of William C. Wells (his father.)3 George B. Wells was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO, in the household of William C. Wells.4 George B. Wells was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, in the household of William C. Wells.5

George B. Wells married Kate Stuart on 8 Oct 1872 in Marion Co., MO.6 George B. Wells was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Macon, Bibb Co., GA, with others in the household: Kate Stuart (his wife.)7

In the will of Kate Stuart, dated 5 Aug 1889 in Bibb Co., GA, George B. Wells was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.8

George B. Wells married Minnie Norwood, daughter of William Henry Norwood and Frances Emily Killen, on 10 Feb 1892 in Houston Co., GA.9,1,10 George B. Wells was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, with others in the household: Minnie Norwood.11

George B. Wells died on 30 Apr 1905 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, at age 61.1,12 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA.13,1

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 246. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cemetery, Perry, Houston Co., GA (located past the Court House on Main St., Perry, GA), 1978, page 53, P-15.
  3. [S414] US1850.
  4. [S402] US1860.
  5. [S497] US1870.
  6. [S2550] "Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002," Images, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 2 Jan 2022), Citing Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm, Marion, Record images for Marion, 1868-1881, p. 229.
  7. [S496] US1880.
  8. [S2266] "Georgia, Wills and Probate Rcds, 1742-1992," Images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 13 Nov 2019), Citing Original data: Georgia County, District and Probate Courts. Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Richmond County); Probate Place: Richmond, Georgia, Bibb, Wills, Vol A-C, 1823-1891, 1914, 1933, p. 494.
  9. [S1241] Marriage Books-County Ordinary Court-Georgia Archives, Georgia Marriage Records from Microfilm (Georgia Virtual Vault), Houston County Marriage Book, 1875 - 1898, p. 321.
  10. [S1289] Macon Telegraph, Macon, GA, Issue of 11 Feb 1892, Thu, Page 6. Hereinafter cited as Macon Telegraph.
  11. [S555] US1900.
  12. [S2107] The Houston Home Journal, Perry, Houston Co., GA, Issue of May 04, 1905, Image 6. Hereinafter cited as The Houston Home Journal.
  13. [S238] Cemetery Marker in Evergreen Cem.

Mary T. Killen1

F, #1701, b. 5 Mar 1854, d. 13 Feb 1937
     Mary T. Killen was born on 5 Mar 1854.2 She was the daughter of Samuel Doddridge Killen and Sophia Ann Baskin. Mary T. Killen was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen. Mary T. Killen was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Perry, Houston Co., GA, in the household of Samuel Doddridge Killen.

Mary T. Killen married ? Haddock.1

Mary T. Killen died on 13 Feb 1937 at age 82.2

Citations

  1. [S237] Addie Paramore Howell, Cemeteries and Obituaries of Houston Co., GA (Macon, GA: Omni Press, 1982), p. 247. Hereinafter cited as Cem. & Obit., Houston Co., GA.
  2. [S771] Inc. Houston County Historical Book Committee and County Heritage, The Heritage of Houston County Georgia (Waynesville, NC: Walsworth Publishing Co., Inc. (County Heritage, Inc.), 2001), p. 77, Article 299. Hereinafter cited as The Heritage of Houston Co. GA.